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Bahamas

Primary executive

Complete

Philip "Brave" Davis

Head of government Active

Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas · Principal · De jure

Head of state

Charles III

Head of state Active

King of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas · Principal

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completeAug 10, 2026

Executive system: Constitutional monarchy · One primary executive function
Dominant executive office: Head of government
Why this office is primary: The King is head of state and is represented by the Governor-General, while the Prime Minister commands the elected House majority and directs the government, making the Prime Minister the dominant executive office.
Sources: Statute Law of The Bahamas - Constitution of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - Philip Davis sworn in for a second term

Government

Second Davis administration

May 14, 2026 · De jure

Progressive Liberal Party

PLP

Governing

Free National Movement

FNM

Official opposition

Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - Philip Davis sworn in for a second term Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - 2026 election and renewed parliamentary mandate

Legislature and composition

Bicameral

Parliament of The Bahamas

May 20, 2026

Senate

16 Seats

House of Assembly

39 Seats

Statute Law of The Bahamas - Constitution of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - 2026 State Opening of Parliament

Next election

Date not scheduled

Next Bahamian general election

Date not scheduled ·

Electoral system: Single-member plurality elections determine the House majority and the government; no date or official candidate list has been issued for the next general election.

Statute Law of The Bahamas - Constitution of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - 2026 election and renewed parliamentary mandate

Latest election

Completed

2026 Bahamian general election

May 12, 2026 ·

Electoral system: Members of the House of Assembly are elected in single-member constituencies by plurality vote; the Governor-General appoints the member best able to command a House majority as Prime Minister.
Published result: Philip Edward Davis; Michael Pintard

Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - 2026 election and renewed parliamentary mandate

Current policy issues

1Cost of living and household opportunityOffice of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - new Cabinet and national priorities
2Public safety and national securityOffice of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - new Cabinet and national priorities
3Education and healthcareOffice of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - new Cabinet and national priorities
4Infrastructure, energy and Family Island developmentOffice of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas - new Cabinet and national priorities

Indexed party landscape

Parties and alliances currently indexed for this jurisdiction. Active and historical labels reflect the source dataset, not an official national register.

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